John deKoven Alsop
John deKoven Alsop | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Connecticut State House of Representatives | |
| In office 1947–1949 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 4, 1915 Avon, Connecticut, US |
| Died | April 6, 2000 (aged 84) Old Saybrook, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Parent(s) | Joseph Wright Alsop IV Corinne Douglas Robinson |
| Relatives | See Roosevelt family |
| Education | Kingswood School Groton School |
| Alma mater | Yale University |
| Occupation | Politician, soldier |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Rank | Captain |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Bronze Star Medal |
John deKoven Alsop (July 4, 1915 – April 6, 2000) was an American politician, insurance executive, and soldier. A Republican, Alsop served in the Connecticut House of Representatives and unsuccessfully ran for governor of Connecticut in 1958 and 1962. He was known as "one of Connecticut's most influential and colorful Republicans."